Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 2,366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at Broad Cove over the next couple of weeks.
First off, don't get too excited just yet. We've got a bit of a slow start. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. The first few days are looking pretty flat and ordinary. Saturday the 29th has knee-to-waist high waves from the SSE, but it's just not holding together nicely. The rest of the run through Thursday the 3rd of September is pretty much a write-off – small, weak, and often messy with onshore or cross-shore winds. You're looking at a solid week of nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, hold onto your board, because things change in a big way starting Friday the 4th of September. This is the standout. Friday morning brings a serious pulse of SE swell, head-high to over-head at 10ft, and it's packing some serious energy (1207). The wind is a clean, gentle offshore from the NW, making for some beautiful, clean lines. This is proper groundswell, with that longer period, so expect well-shaped waves, but the power is real – this is for the experienced crew only, beginners sit this one out.
Saturday the 5th of September morning is another banger. Still a solid 8ft from the E, with that same light offshore flow keeping it glassy. The energy is massive again (1260). Another morning for the experts to get their fill. The wind holds through the morning, but expect a drop-off in quality by the afternoon as the breeze swings around.
After that weekend pump, things settle back down through the second week. There's a few fun-sized leftovers, but not the same quality. Wednesday the 9th of September morning has a nice little 4ft S swell with a light offshore, worth a look for a quiet session. The long-range stuff around the 11th and 12th looks too wind-affected to get excited about. It'll be a waiting game after that first prime weekend.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 80 | 220 | 91 | 34 | 16 | 18 | 63 | 25 | 27 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 57 | 76 | 64 | 45 | 29 | 29 | 122 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:24PM1.67m | 9:51AM1.66m | 10:03PM1.66m | 10:27AM1.71m | 10:43PM1.64m | 11:04AM1.73m | 11:25PM1.59m | 11:44AM1.73m | 00:11AM1.52m | 12:30PM1.70m | 1:03AM1.45m | 1:21PM1.66m | 2:04AM1.38m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:39AM0.18m | 3:57PM0.25m | 4:14AM0.18m | 4:37PM0.21m | 4:50AM0.20m | 5:20PM0.20m | 5:28AM0.24m | 6:05PM0.22m | 6:11AM0.31m | 6:56PM0.25m | 7:00AM0.38m | 7:55PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 28 | 9 |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — |
| kJ | 80 | 220 | 91 | 34 | 16 | 9 | 33 | 25 | 27 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 57 | 76 | 64 | 45 | 29 | 29 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | SE 7 | SSW 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | E 4 | — | E 4 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 72 | 30 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SW 7 | E 9 | E 6 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | ESE 4 | SE 3 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | 122 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 887 | 37 | 97 | 99 | 99 | 1314 | 1030 | 1080 | 0 | 2826 | 1263 | 523 | 428 | 27 |
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The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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